Even though we’re not into the scorching hot temperatures that we’ll see later in the summer months, I want to spend a few minutes “preaching” to myself about the importance of hydration.
Water is the most abundant substance in the body, and ranked by experts as second only to oxygen as essential to life. The World Health Organization recommends drinking 6 to 8 large glasses of water a day. This is their recommendation for normal activity, not taking into account the extra fluid demands of physical activity or hot weather.
True Confession#1: There’s no way that I am close to drinking 6 to 8 glasses of water per day. I drink a lot of unsweet iced tea, so that counts for something, but plain old water, not much!
Experts stubbornly contend that WATER is the fluid of choice (for more reasons than I have space to list) even better than sports drinks.
True Confession#2: I’m a summer guy-I love being outside in hot weather and sunshine. My lifestyle will have me outside quite a lot over the next few months; that’s not going to change.
I know it’s not January 1, but I’m going to make a Summertime Resolution (if that’s permissible) to make a conscious effort to drink more water this summer-for all the right reasons!
Maybe you should join me as I go get me a glass of water!
Friday, May 21, 2010
Friday, May 7, 2010
Get Your All Hazards Radio, Please!
Traditionally, May is one of our most active months for severe weather in West Texas. So far this spring, we have “dodged the bullet” of severe weather, but we need to be ready when our turn comes.
I highly recommend everyone owning a Midland All Hazards Radio. These used to be called “Weather Radios,” but now they have expanded coverage. They now include Civil Emergencies and Amber Alerts, along with the traditional severe weather alerts.
These are very inexpensive, and now would be a good time to get one, get familiar with its operation, and plug it in a prominent place in your home. I’d also suggest you getting one for your workplace as well.
When you buy your radio, find out what kind of batteries it uses for its back-up power source, and get them, too. Many times severe weather knocks off electricity, at least temporarily, and back-up batteries will enable your All Hazards Radio to continue to give you necessary information during storms.
After you plug in your radio, be sure and activate the “Alarm” switch. Then, whenever a severe weather alert is issued for your county, your radio will sound an alarm to let you know the alert has been issued.
Of course, the KTAB Weather Team will be on the air giving you important information to keep you updated during any severe weather situation in the Big Country. To keep you safe, we’ll use our crawl system, our smaller radar image posted on the left-hand corner of the screen, and cut-ins to programming when necessary.
Remember, during severe weather, “You’re not alone.” The KTAB Weather Team will be on the air for YOU!
I highly recommend everyone owning a Midland All Hazards Radio. These used to be called “Weather Radios,” but now they have expanded coverage. They now include Civil Emergencies and Amber Alerts, along with the traditional severe weather alerts.
These are very inexpensive, and now would be a good time to get one, get familiar with its operation, and plug it in a prominent place in your home. I’d also suggest you getting one for your workplace as well.
When you buy your radio, find out what kind of batteries it uses for its back-up power source, and get them, too. Many times severe weather knocks off electricity, at least temporarily, and back-up batteries will enable your All Hazards Radio to continue to give you necessary information during storms.
After you plug in your radio, be sure and activate the “Alarm” switch. Then, whenever a severe weather alert is issued for your county, your radio will sound an alarm to let you know the alert has been issued.
Of course, the KTAB Weather Team will be on the air giving you important information to keep you updated during any severe weather situation in the Big Country. To keep you safe, we’ll use our crawl system, our smaller radar image posted on the left-hand corner of the screen, and cut-ins to programming when necessary.
Remember, during severe weather, “You’re not alone.” The KTAB Weather Team will be on the air for YOU!
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